Recent Developments
Published on 30 June 2021.
Latest Developments in COVID-19 and Construction Laws Published on 30 June 2021 Join us on 7 July 2021 at BuildTech Asia where our Partner, Ms Danna Er will be speaking on the latest changes to COTMA, the key BCA circulars and the latest construction law cases. Webinar: 7 July 2021, 11 am to 12 pm (Singapore…
Published on 25 February 2021.
Exploring the 3Es in Construction Arbitration Published on 25 February 2021 Join our Ms Danna Er along with other leading construction experts from Al Tamimi & Co and HKA for an interactive webinar on 4 March 2021 to explore the 3Es in Construction Arbitration: Evidence, Experts and Efficiency. The following key topics will be addressed:• Exploring the…
Published on 12 January 2021.
Engineering Resilience for Post-COVID Recovery Published on 12 January 2021 Together with RSM, our Ms Danna Er will be speaking on “Engineering Resilience for Post-COVID Recovery” on 19 January 2021. Topics covered will include tax, esg practices, insolvency and construction claims. Webinar: 19 January 2021, 2 to 4 pm (Singapore time)Registration details for the free webinar are here.
Published on 8 January 2021.
What are the conditions and limitations for players in the construction sector who wish to enjoy the automatic 122-days extension of time relief introduced under the latest COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Act? Is an assessor’s determination under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “COVID-19 Act”) res judicata or binding in later arbitration, adjudication or arbitration proceedings? Read…
Published on 20 November 2020.
The Built Environment sector is proving to be one of the industries hardest hit by COVID-19 and further governmental intervention has been passed in the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment No. 3) Bill (the “Bill”) in order to ensure that the built environment value chain – from builders to contractors to sub-contractors, co-share additional costs due…
Published on 21 August 2020.
We are pleased to have our Looi Ming Ming as the moderator for an exciting joint YSIAC & SISV Young QS webinar hosted by Dentons Rodyk, discussing quantum disputes at arbitration and how to win them. What are the common mistakes and pitfalls faced not only by lawyers but also quantity surveyors? What are the…
Published on 8 June 2020.
The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Amendment) Bill (the “Bill”) was passed in Parliament on 5 June 2020 to introduce new measures and reliefs to the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “Act“). One main focus of the Bill is to provide further assistance to SMEs who are parties to tenancy agreements. Read our latest update on…
Published on 21 April 2020.
The COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) (Temporary Relief for Inability to Perform Contracts) Regulations 2020 (the “Regulations”) came into operation on 20 April 2020. These Regulations detail how qualifying individuals and businesses can apply for temporary relief under the COVID-19 (Temporary Measures) Act 2020 (the “Act”). Read our latest update on the Regulations for key points to…